Why the world needs to revisit its culture of peace

As we witness ongoing wars in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, alongside the looming threat of new conflicts, one might wonder: what has happened to the international peace movement? Where are... Read more »

Book Reviews: Personal opinions versus objective assessments

We should understand that a book review, as a literary practice, is part of literary criticism. A book review is defined as a form of literary criticism in which a book is... Read more »

A little bit of eternity (Storytelling and desertish impulses)

(Part II) A society will achieve only what it aspires to with its collective imagination. Only dreaming and imagining will help us survive. When man gradually lost the habit of attending to... Read more »

A little bit of eternity (Storytelling and desertish impulses)

Part I A desert is a sublime territory of striking contrast: the scorching heat of the day will vanish, and a freezing wind will dominate the night. It was my first night... Read more »

One Scene Drama: “The Marks We Bear”

Setting: A bright, sterile dermatology clinic, adorned with calming green colors. The walls are lined with images of glowing skin and happy patients. A sign reads “Dr. Flip – Dermatology Specialist.” A... Read more »

Kaldis, the discovery boy

                                                            A short... Read more »

Ode to the Farmers

In fields of green where rivers flow, With oxen strong, the seeds they sow. Beneath the sun’s warm, golden light, They toil and labor, day and night. Wives bring forth the Tela’s... Read more »

Seasons of Sow

 (A farmer’s life revolves around the changing seasons. This poem delves into the cyclical nature of planting, growth, and harvest.) Spring arrives with a gentle touch, Seeds are sown, not too much.... Read more »

The rhythm of rain celebrating Ethiopian Agriculture

Ethiopia, a country known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, is currently experiencing the much-anticipated rainy season. This time of year marks a critical period for farmers across the nation,... Read more »

Two months to write, more than ten years to publish

The state of book publishing in Ethiopia has never been ideal in this country. Writing books, fiction or non-fiction, has never been a profitable job for writers. Even though publishers are the... Read more »